Marketing
Experts urge pet providers to turn to social media
A GlobalData report suggested that engaging with pet influencers on Instagram and Facebook could benefit insurers and brokers.
The Blog Spot: RIP Jelf, hello Marsh Commercial - what's in a broking brand?
As Marsh rebrands Jelf, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift reflects on the passing of another name heavily associated with noughties broker consolidation
TV star joins Gallagher to grow its sport and media business
Jill Douglas takes on business development consultant role at the broker, as it looks to expand in the specialist sport, media & entertainment sector.
Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019
More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.
In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa
On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covea to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference…
Cyber MGA start-up Bewica targets brokers with portal launch and API offering
Cyber specialist managing general agent Bewica is targeting brokers with a suite of tools including risk assessment and reporting tool
Candles, craft, coffee and cover - how one broker is mixing it up to make a mark
Dr John Mitchell speaks to Jonathan Swift about his venture Wessex Business Services, an insurance broker – although not in name - with quite a few interesting side lines from scented candles to hot desking spaces.
New whitepaper advises on how to future proof your scheme business
Insurance Age and Axa release the third in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch and manage schemes and delegated authorities.
New whitepaper advises on how to market and grow a scheme
Insurance Age and Axa release the second in a series of whitepapers to help brokers and MGAs launch schemes and delegated authorities.
Video: Are you scheme smart?
The first episode of our revolutionary documentary series with Axa, Scheme Smart, explores how to get your delegated authority up and running.
Profile: On the acquisition trail
With consolidation firmly on the agenda in the broking sector, Ida Axling talks to seven experts in the industry on the opportunities and perils
The Blog Spot: A question of trust
Personal lines brokers are expected to build trusted relationships at a time when margins, especially in personal lines are squeezed and time is tight. But are these relationships becoming too transactional?
Video: Aviva, AIG, XL Catlin and Zurich discuss importance of brand within insurer marketing strategies
Insurers are becoming more sophisticated in their quest to deliver 'brand value' given the growing number of marketing channels available to deliver their messages.
Top 5: Reaching the bombarded consumer
Sam Madden, director at Wiraya, explains why insurance brokers must consider new ways of reaching customers in an increasingly saturated communications environment.
Gocompare sees 22.3% growth in revenue on back of greater marketing spend
Esure-owned aggregator Gocompare has recorded a 22.3% growth in revenue in the first half of 2016 compared to 2015 at £72.9m(H1 2015: £59.6m).
Experts question value of FCA’s social media consultation
Regulator’s proposed #ad Twitter hashtag rule panned by the industry
UK Broker Summit 2014: broker brands valuable for opportunities
Delegates told there is a future in "crowd-sourced" insurance.
Grab a piece of the sporting action
Insurers have long associated themselves with big names in sport, and brokers are getting more involved too
Towergate creates new customer experience role
New recruit will focus on creating consistent experience for customers.
Towergate sales director to leave
James McCaffrey to leave after some 10 years at the consolidator.
A-Plan reports 3% rise in turnover and two board appointments
Broker looking to grow client numbers.
Broker Expo 2013: Hiscox aims to quadruple schemes account by 2022
Provider eager to work on existing and new schemes.
Evolution in broker push with new sales co-ordinator
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Michelle Buckley-Clarke to the newly-created role of sales co-ordinator.
UK Broker Awards win proved Hughes was an industry "leader"
Success at the UK Broker Awards proved that Hughes Insurance was "a leader in our business for investing in staff".